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I couldn't make it up ... if I tried! by Cornelia J Glynn
germany
short-stories
uk
Goodbye to Berlin
Christopher Isherwood - 1939
It is goodbye to a Berlin wild, wicked, breathtaking, decadent beyond belief and already -- in the years between the wars -- welcoming death in through the door, though more with a wink than a whimper.~from the back cover
German Short Stories For Beginners: 8 Unconventional Short Stories to Grow Your Vocabulary and Learn German the Fun Way!
Olly Richards - 2015
Instead of pausing to look up every word, you’ll absorb new vocabulary from the context of the story, and have the satisfaction of that moment when you say: “I totally understood that sentence!” Carefully written German, using straightforward grammar that is comprehensible for beginner and intermediate level learners, so that you can enjoy reading and learn new grammatical structures without the feeling of overwhelm and frustration that you get from other books. Plenty of natural dialogues in each story, so that you can learn conversational German whilst you read, and improve your speaking ability at the same time! Regular plot summaries, comprehension questions and word reference lists, so that help is always on hand when you need it. You’ll be able to focus on enjoying reading and having fun, rather than fumbling around with dictionaries and struggling through dense text with no support. A five-step plan for reading the stories in this book the smart way. This detailed introductory chapter gives you specific, step-by-step instructions for effective reading in German, so that you know exactly how to make the most out of the book and maximise your learning! German Short Stories for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level (A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference). The eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. You’ll finally be able to enjoy reading in German, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your comprehension at the same time. Based on extensive research into how people most enjoy and benefit from reading in a new language, this book eliminates all the frustrations you have experienced when trying to read in German: Dull topics that are no fun to read Books so long you never reach the end Endless chapters that make you want to give up Impenetrable grammar that frustrates you at every turn Complex vocabulary that leaves you with your head buried in the dictionary Instead, you can just concentrate on what you came for in the first place - enjoying reading and having fun! If you’re learning German and enjoy reading, this is the book you need to rekindle your passion for the language and take your German to the next level! So what are you waiting for? Scroll up and grab your copy now!
Homecoming: A Second Chance Romance
Rubina Ramesh - 2019
Is Sanaya. Rich and spoilt. A loner. Living in a self-created paradise where she thinks her world is perfect. Where family betrayals are swept under the carpet. In her imperfect life, she still searches for happiness. Then, at the age of seventeen, when she meets the love of her life, she feels that everything would be fine. But Fate has another plan for her. Walking away from your true love is not easy. But what makes it worse is the knowledge that he does not remember her… He… Is Krish. A self-made man who knows only one path – that of success. Extremely loyal to those he loves, he is torn between the love for his mother and the love of his life. But then fate plays a role and he is given a clean slate to start all over again. What will he choose… success or love? The Story… When two souls are given a second chance they must walk on the path of denial and pain. Of memories that haunt them and heartbreaks that shape their life. Meet Sanaya and Krish in Homecoming. Who says love is without complications? Especially when the one you love so deeply suddenly becomes a part of your family in a way you had not even dreamt of.
Horrors Next Door 2: Short Scary Stories to play with your mind
Tom Coleman - 2019
Some of the stories are inspired by true events. Find out which ones inside this scary collection. "The Girl I Married" Jonathan noticed that after marrying Jeanette, she starts acting strange. As if she is not the same girl he dated. Why is she so different and what secrets is she hiding? "I`m Sorry Daddy" After an accident at work, Mr. Williams starts developing unusual symptoms. He is turning into a monster and there is nothing to stop this. "The House Next Door part 2" Jessica decides to find out what happened to her friend Sarah. What new discoveries will she make and will the same fate befall her?
The Nightmare Collective
PlayWithDeath.comJenny Ashford - 2015
With 12 terrifically spine chilling short stories, this anthology contains contributions from some of the best young horror writing talent out there, and was curated by the editors of the PlayWithDeath.com, the premier destination for online horror entertainment. If you're searching for stories that will frighten you to your very core, look no further. List of Short Story Authors Tom Wortman M. B. Vujačić Manen Lyset Jenny Ashford Kyle Yadlosky G. T. Montgomery Ari Drew Patrick Winters Trevor James Zaple John Teel Dexter Findley Kyle Rader
Toast Marmalade and Other Stories
Emma Bridgewater - 2014
Her designs are jaunty, friendly, sometimes quietly funny. They call to mind childhood picnics, summer gardens and busy kitchens, with their motifs of Sweet Peas and Figs or bold calligraphic patterns such as Toast & Marmalade. Above all the name Emma Bridgewater suggests home and welcome. This book combines beautiful photographs of Emma's life and designs with a collection of warm stories of her family, along with the inspirations for and characters involved in the success of this particularly English brand.
Enid Blyton Adventure Treasury
Enid Blyton - 2013
Join the Famous Five, the Secret Seven, the Adventurous Four, the Five Find-Outers and many more of Enid Blyton's heroes as they solve mysteries, explore new places and foil criminals!Compiled by well known critic, writer and broadcaster, Mary Cadogan, and Blyton archivist, Norman Wright, this treasury contains extracts and short stories from across the range of adventure stories and poems written by Blyton, including classic stories from the Enid Blyton Magazine and Sunny Stories. Illustrated with black and white line and coloured-up original illustrations, as well as a colour plate section, this is a large format, quality book for the gift market - perfect for Blyton fans everywhere!
A Christmas Ghost Story: A traditional short story
Tony Walker - 2016
His wife has left him. He thinks his father won't notice if he doesn't arrive. Waiting for the last train, alone on the platform, a chance encounter with a stranger changes his life forever. Intended for those seeking a traditional short ghost story to read, or to be read to, by the fire on those dark winter nights.
Seasons They Change: The story of acid and psychedelic folk
Jeanette Leech - 2010
Exploring the careers of the original wave of artists and their contemporary equivalents, Leech tells the story of acid and psychedelic folk recording artists from the 1960s to the present day.
Bears of England
Mick Jackson - 2009
Mixing folk tale with fantasy, and history with myth, the narrative that unfolds is dark, playful and filled with magical moments, as it marches ever forward towards a strange convergence.
Who Can I Trust: A Naptown Hood Drama (Trust Issues Book 1)
Tamicka Higgins - 2016
While coping with a mother who is basically having a midlife crisis of sorts, Kayla has been forced into a world where she must play mother to her younger brother and sister, Latrell and Linell. One day, after she drops the 9 year old twins off at school, Kayla’s entire world will change. She is over at her boyfriend, Marcus’, place when it is shot up and he is wounded. Marcus winding up in the hospital will only be the beginning of a long sequence of events that show Kayla that not only is Marcus’ life in danger from a deal gone wrong, but so is her own… Disclaimer: This book contains sexually explicit content and language which is only suitable for people over the age of 18.
Australian Serial Killers
Gordon Kerr - 2011
That all changed when Eric Edgar Cooke launched his one-man crime wave, a spree of senseless killing that shocked Perth, changing the city and its inhabitants forever. Read the horrific account of Cooke's killings as well as the stories of many other Australian serial killers – doing it because they had the urge and ... because they enjoyed it too much to stop. Contents: Eric Edgar Cooke, William the Mutilator Macdonald, Paul Charles Denyer, Ivan Milat, The Snowtown Murderers, John Wayne Glover, Peter Dupas, Catherine and David Birnie
War: A Four Horsemen Short Story
Dave Turner - 2019
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War's found himself deep in the glamorous yet lethal world of international espionage. Unhappy with both the treachery and restrictive dress-code, when a name from the past reappears in his life War realises he must risk everything to keep the world safe once again. This short story follows on from the How To Be Dead series and continues the tale of everybody's favourite grumpy Horseman of the Apocalypse...
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Warm Moonlight
Joseph Wurtenbaugh - 2012
It's a thrilling story of adventure and rescue, of escape and revenge, set in New England in the early days of Prohibition. Written in the great storytelling tradition, 'Warm Moonlight' has all the intensity of a got-to-hear-how-it-ends campfire yarn, but with a decidedly adult sophistication and sensibility. The ending is unique and satisfying, but leaves the audience, like one of the characters in the story, wondering - how much of it was true? How much invented? Can such things be? Maybe it's a ghost story or . . . . maybe it isn't.